We met in March of 1993 at a poker game in Brooklyn. Nancy showed up with her own poker chips and ace skills and Sandy hadn’t played cards in 20 years. In true symbiotic fashion we hit it off and after the game Nancy went out of her way to drive Sandy home in her brand new Honda Civic and then let Sandy’s puppy (a beautiful Dalmatian named Dallas) run around her new car.
Several days later, we went on our first date - dinner at Mesa Grill, a restaurant that continues to hold a special place in our hearts and stomachs! About a year later we realized how much we shared beyond our love for dogs, poker, good restaurants, and good wine, so we decided to begin a life together.
For several years, our lives were full and busy with work, friends, and family. On December 16, 2002 a miracle truly occurred when Nancy gave birth to our beautiful son Jack Marcus. This remarkable event changed our lives in ways that we never would have imagined. We are so proud of Jack and love watching him grow and develop into a kind, compassionate, and lovely young man! We are parents and we are mothers with an extended family that we love. There are so many people (including many of you) who have become our friends through school, camp, and related activities.
Sometimes on a moonlit night we look towards the sky and acknowledge that our lives would have been just fine if we simply had each other… now we are truly blessed to have each other, our dog Kaydee, and our amazing son Jack. Adding to our great fortune is the opportunity to have a wedding that is legally recognized by the state of New York, where we can celebrate with people we love and with people who are so meaningful to us. We get to do it in our native city, New York City, the greatest city on earth! We can’t wait to share this special day with all of you!